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Welcome to Bradford

Things To Do Highlights

A stream

A beautiful walking route taking in many beautiful spots across the Bradford district.

Interior of Victorian police station.

Victorian cells, court and gallery telling the history policing, crime and punishment in Bradford…

A theatre building

The Victorian built St George's Hall is home to a wide range of entertainment bringing the cream of…

City Hall, Bradford

Step back in time on the Bradford City Centre Heritage Trail. This self guided walk takes you on a…

Five Rise Locks

An 18th century engineering masterpiece, the Five Rise Locks are one of the 'seven wonders of the…

Bradford Live

Step into the spotlight at Bradford Live—the city’s stunning new entertainment venue in the…

Here at the bottom of Ivegate were the headquarters of Sir Thomas Fairfax.

This trail marks key locations of the Bradford Civil War Siege.

People looking into a pond outside a large manor house

Built in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th century…

The Length And Breadth Of Ilkley Moor

An invigorating walk in the footsteps of the giant Rombald across Ilkley Moor.

City Park Fountains

City Park is a six-acre park in the heart of Bradford which contains the largest man-made water…

East Riddlesden Hall exterior © National Trust Images Andrew Butler

National Trust owned historic house, garden, shop and tearoom. This award winning attraction offers…

Salts Mill Exterior

Four comprehensive art galleries featuring over 400 works by David Hockney. Grade II Listed…

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a heritage railway that was reopened in 1968 and runs from…

A family explores the NSMM galleries featuring a large vintage camera in a glass case, with historical photos projected on a wall.

The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and culture…

Shipley Glenn Tramway

Britain's oldest working cable hauled tramway opened in 1895 run entirely by volunteers.

Little Germany

Bradford has a long and intriguing history dating from Saxon times. The city developed from a small…

A theatre building

Professional theatre providing classic drama, musicals, ballet, opera, pantomime, international…

Entrance to the Ilkley Toy Museum

The museum contains one of the finest private collections of toys in the Country.

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

A walk through the beautiful St Ives Estate

St. Ives Estate, Coppice Pond

Take a walk through St Ives Estate and admire the picturesque lake, woodland and wildlife. Other…

A Cathedral

City Centre's hidden jewel set in attractive gardens. Visitors experience a warm welcome,…

A picture of someone wearing walking boots

A walk linking three important sites associated with “Wuthering Heights” around Stanbury.

Brontë Parsonage Museum Garden (c) Bevan Cockerill

The Brontës are the world's most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage was their home from…

Rail Story at Ingrow.

Visit Rail Story to learn more about the railways and the people who worked on them.

What's On Highlights

City of Culture 2025

Bradford district’s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events…

Openings

Season

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Heritage Open Days

Every September, thousands of volunteers organise events across England to celebrate its rich…

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Season

12th September 2025-21st September 2025
View of the river Aire at Roberts Park, Saltaire.

The Saltaire Festival is held annually, a celebration of the arts, community and the village's…

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Season

13th September 2025-21st September 2025
A poster advertising the production showing a multi-coloured lion's face

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the…

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23rd September 2025-27th September 2025
Pictureville cinema auditorium view of seats.

Experience Widescreen Weekend, a festival celebrating large-screen formats and cinema technologies…

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25th September 2025-29th September 2025
Brontë Women's Writing Festival poster

The Brontë Women’s Writing Festival is back for its fifteenth year in Haworth

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26th September 2025-28th September 2025
Turner Prize Artists

See the Turner Prize at Cartwright Hall—its first-ever Bradford showcase, presented through…

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27th September 2025-22nd February 2026
Ilkley Literature Festival Stage View at King's Hall.

The North’s liveliest, most prestigious Literature Festival.

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Season

3rd October 2025-19th October 2025
The Choral: Ralph Fiennes with glasses and a beard stands in front of an attentive audience in a dimly lit room. He gestures as if conducting.

The BFI London Film Festival brings a curated selection of powerful films to Pictureville Cinema at…

Openings

Season

8th October 2025-19th October 2025
A poster advertising the event, showing people in Steampunk attire.

Join the Haworth Steampunk Weekend in 2025 

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10th October 2025-12th October 2025
BBC New Comedy Awards poster

The BBC's New Comedy Awards come to the Alhambra Theatre

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17th October 2025
Bradford International Film Festival poster

The Bradford International Film Festival Returns to the district for 5 days of fantastic film.

Openings

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28th October 2025-2nd November 2025
Image by Manuel Harlan

Matilda arrives at the Alhambra Theatre

Openings

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30th October 2025-23rd November 2025
Credit Andy Garbutt Lit

BD is LIT returns this November to transform Bradford city centre with a stunning series of light…

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7th November 2025-8th November 2025
Elf Explorer

Come aboard the Elf Explorer for an enchanting Christmas adventure at the Keighley and Worth Valley…

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29th November 2025-21st December 2025

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19th December 2025

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22nd December 2025-23rd December 2025
Late-Night By Simon Warner

Explore the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth by candlelight, with festive décor and late-night…

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4th December 2025
A man in theatrical costume

Pantomime will be making a magical return to the Alhambra Theatre this festive season.

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Season

6th December 2025-18th January 2026
Bradford Dragon Boat Festival

Fun family festival, Adrenalin fuelled dragon boat racing on the water, and land side attractions…

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Season

3rd July 2026-5th July 2026
Bradford Literature Festival event at the Wool Exchange.

Bradford Literature Festival is a ten-day celebration of books, ideas, and culture, featuring over…

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026-12th July 2026
A picture of two female ballet dancers, one dressed in women's clothing, and one in men's

Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister –…

Openings

Season

3rd September 2026-5th September 2026

Accommodation Highlights

Apothecary Guest House And Tea Rooms

Located at the top of the Main Street opposite the famous Bronte Church and 1 minute from the…

Faweather Grange

Luxury log houses specialising in romantic breaks for 2. Private outdoor hot tubs, jacuzzis,…

Best Western Guide Post Hotel Exterior

Offering Free High speed Wi-Fi Internet Access and Free Car Parking facilities, The Best Western…

Higher Scholes Cottage Exterior

Set in the heart of Bronte Country this beamed cottage commands stunning views. Roll top bath,…

A double bed

The 2* AA rated Dalesgate Hotel is located in the village of Utley 2 miles north of Keighley, the…

Exterior of Ann's Farmhouse

Family run establishment on a working farm in a quiet rural setting with safe parking for cars.

A bedroom

The Midland Hotel is a beautiful 3* City Centre Hotel, The Hotel was built between 1885 and 1890 by…

Double bedroom

Weavers Guesthouse offers luxury guest accommodation in the heart of the picturesque village of…

Fleece Inn exterior

A former coaching inn situated in the heart of Bronte Country providing 7 high-quality en suite…

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Exterior

A Gothic mansion set in its own grounds on the banks of the River Aire. Ideal for visiting the…

A wedding venue

Elegant hotel in its own mature grounds, overlooking the town and surrounding moorland.

A hotel exterior

Standing proud in the centre of Ilkley, The Crescent Inn is a majestic arc holding a real ale pub…

Ibis Bradford Exterior

Modern 78 bedroom hotel. Free parking. Closest hotel to Salts Mill, Saltaire, UNESCO World…

Overlookers Cottage Lounge

Overlookers Cottage is a Grade II listed building situated in a quiet location in the World…

Bracken Hall House Exterior

New luxury B&B overlooking Shipley Glen within walking distance of Saltaire. Perfect location for a…

Large hotel building and grounds

Escape to the country at our sophisticated hotel. An unforgettable country getaway awaits you at…

Exterior of One Tivoli Place

One Tivoli Place is a Victorian Terrace property in a quiet location, within easy walking distance…

Highfield Hotel Exterior

This welcoming family run and owned hotel is the ideal base for social, leisure and business…

Bradford Digs Bedroom

Wonderful houses to rent less than 2 miles from the city centre.

Hawksbridge Cottage Exterior

1830s semi detached cottage with breath taking views of surrounding countryside, near to moors,…

Abbey Lodge Hotel Exterior

A boutique style hotel located in the market town of Shipley, less than one mile from Saltaire,…

Hollies Cottage Lounge

Hollies Cottage is a ground floor detatched cottage, set in beautiful countryside with private…

Rose Cottage Bedroom

Pretty whitewashed cottage, fabulous views and location. Oak beams and open fires. South facing…

Daisy Cottage Exterior

The Cottage is a recent barn conversion situated in the tiny hamlet of Buckley Green. In an…

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